WP CRL.(MD). No.2177 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 17/04/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI WP CRL.(MD). No.2177 of 2026 M.Rajamani ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. 3. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By, The Inspector of Police, Kallimandhayam Police Station, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To issue a Writ of Mandamus to directing the Respondents to grant permission to conduct Theertha kudam Kavadi and Virtual Programs in Chithirai Festival at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, Vallakundapuram, Kothaiam Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District, dated 08.04.2026, for a period as stipulated by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.2177 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr. T Ramasamy, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor ORDER This writ petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus to directing the Respondents to grant permission to conduct Theertha kudam Kavadi and Virtual Programs in Chithirai Festival at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, Vallakundapuram, Kothaiam Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District, dated 08.04.2026, for a period as stipulated by this Court. 2. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on the basis of the written instruction received, submitted that the respondents have no objection for the conduct of festival. 3. In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the respondents are directed to grant permission to conduct Theertha kudam Kavadi and Virtual Programs in Chithirai 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.2177 of 2026 Festival at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, Vallakundapuram, Kothaiam Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District and provide adequate police protection for the conduct of the same, on payment of necessary charges in terms of G.O(Ms)No.139, Home (Pol-VIII) Department, dated 04.03.2019. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 17.04.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no Note: Issue order copy on 17.04.2026 pnn 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.2177 of 2026 L. VICTORIA GOWRI,J pnn To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kallimandhayam Police Station, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.2177 of 2026 Date : 17/04/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis